Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-12-11-Speech-2-252"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-12-11"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:WTO meeting in Qatar (continuation)2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20011211.11.2-252"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-12-11-Speech-2-2532
lpv:speaker	lp:Willy C.E.H. De Clercq2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3,3 member; Delegation for relations with Japan (1999-09-29--2002-01-14)3,3 member; ELDR (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3,3 unknown; Vlaamse liberalen en democraten (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3,3 substitute; Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3,3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the World Trade Organisation has a future. It is true that in the coming years the 144 Member States will resume negotiations on the further liberalisation of world trade, but more than ever before, the rich man’s club has learnt that survival of the fittest no longer applies. Indeed, the developing countries have made huge progress and have made their mark during the negotiations. However, the European Union also has reason to be satisfied. Thanks to the commitment and perseverance of the European negotiators, both our Commissioners who are present today, an agreement has ultimately been reached on a broad-based negotiation round. For example, in the new round, there will be scope for negotiations about public spending, competition, investments, and the link between international environmental agreements and the WHO rules. These trade discussions are held at a significant time, because after the acts of terrorism in the United States, they send out the message that the Member States are prepared to join forces at international level and that terrorists cannot undermine international trade. Furthermore, it is important to continue the liberal trade policy because it can give the failing world economy a shot in the arm. Finally, I should like to point out that the WTO’s challenge is to continue to develop the multi-lateral trade system in such a way as to ensure that globalisation yields the best possible benefits for as many people and countries as possible. We must continue to strive as we have for over fifty years."@en1

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